Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prescott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Prescott Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prescott Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
19%
2%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Prescott Elementary School often compared to?
Prescott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacramento Elementary School, Russell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
265 students attend Prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Prescott Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prescott Elementary School offer ?
Prescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prescott Elementary School part of?
Prescott Elementary School is part of Parkrose SD 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Prescott Elementary School located?
Prescott Elementary School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Portland.
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